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Amin Hosseinian-Far is a Professor of Systems Thinking at Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire. Previously, he held the positions of Professor of Systems Thinking and Deputy Head of the Department of Business Systems and Operations at the University of Northampton (UON). During his time at UON, he was the founding member of the Systems, Analytics, and Business Intelligence (SABI) research group and also served as the Head of the Centre for Sustainable Business Practices (CSBP).
Prior to joining UON, Amin held lecturing and research roles at the Open University, Leeds Beckett University, the University of East London, a private higher education institution, and a strategy research firm. Since 2009, he has been actively engaged in teaching, research, and scholarship within UK higher education institutions. His research interests are at the intersections of systems thinking, information systems applications, analytics, and modelling, with applications in various fields, particularly sustainability. He has also led or contributed to a number of evidence synthesis (e.g., Systematic Review) projects and publications in a variety of fields. Amin has successfully led, or contributed to securing external research funding in excess of £4.8 million, with institutional share of circa £1.1m.
Amin has supervised 15 doctoral students to successful completion. In 2020, he was awarded the UON’s Research Diamond Award for Excellence in Doctoral Supervision, recognising his significant support and advice to doctoral students. Amin has contributed to over 140 peer-reviewed publications, primarily in the forms of journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters. His contributions were notably recognised during the pandemic when he contributed to the horizon scanning of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST). Furthermore, one of his co-authored systematic reviews has been cited by prominent organisations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), the Scottish Government, the World Bank group, the UK Parliament, the Publications Office of the European Union, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Amin has edited books and conference proceedings, and has served on numerous review boards and editorial committees of several international journals and conferences. He is the Founding Editor and ex-Editor-in-Chief (2018-2025) of the International Journal of Strategic Engineering (IJoSE), a former Associate Editor for the International Journal of Systems and Society, and a former Guest Editor for Special Issues in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH), Smart and Sustainable Built Environment (Emerald), IJESDF (InderScience), and Systems (MDPI).
Professor Hosseinian-Far holds a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems from the University of East London, an MSc in Satellite Communications and Space Systems from the University of Sussex, and a PhD titled ‘A Systemic Approach to an Enhanced Model for Sustainability’ from the University of East London. He has been a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) since 2011, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) since 2014, and a Senior Fellow of Advance-HE (HEA) since 2016. He is also an external associate of the Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) at the University of East London, UK, and the Public Transportation Systems (PTS) Research Group at RMIT University, Australia.
Research interests
- Sustainability
- Operations Management
- Applied Systems Analysis & Design
- Business and Strategic Information Systems
- Information Seeking Behaviour and Satisficing
- Information Security, System Safety and Ethics
- Systems, and Information Systems Research
- Systematic Review
Teaching specialisms
- Individual Consultancy Project - Level 7
- Doctoral Supervision
Education/Academic qualification
Sustainability, Systems, PhD, A Systemic Approach to an Enhanced Model for Sustainability, HEI: University of East London
Award Date: 8 Aug 2012
Business Information Systems, BSc (Hons), HEI: University of East London
Satellite Communications and Space Systems , MSc, The University of Sussex
External positions
Co-Chair of Systems Thinking Network, Royal Society of Arts
15 Dec 2022 → 30 May 2026
External Associate, Public Transportation Systems (PTS) Research Group - RMIT
Aug 2020 → …
External Associate, Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) | University of East London
Sept 2012 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Mapping and Modelling the Sustainability of Dubai’s Transport System
Hosseinian Far, A. (PI)
1/04/26 → 31/03/28
Project: Research
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How can we support our Foundation partners to manage the impacts of the changing climate, so ensuring sustainability of livelihoods?
Hosseinian Far, A. (PI), Relph, A. (CoI), Oosterbaan, L. (CoI), Wong, R. (CoI), Roy, P. (CoI) & Arabmaldar, A. (CoI)
1/02/26 → 31/01/27
Project: Research
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Enhancing Research Publication Skills Through Writing Retreats
Arabmaldar, A. (PI) & Hosseinian Far, A. (CoI)
8/04/25 → 31/07/25
Project: Other
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Estimating the Costs and Benefits of Actions to Improve Mental Health Outcomes Among Flood Victims
Hosseinian Far, A. (PI)
1/03/25 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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A collaborative research project on exploring barriers to research engagement among teaching-focused staff at Hertfordshire Business School
Sari, I. D. R. (PI), Alrabie, M. (PI), Hosseinian Far, A. (PI), Relph, A. (PI) & Jayasundara Mudiyanselage, P. V. (PI)
20/01/25 → 31/07/25
Project: Research
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Evaluating Green Strategies in Ports Using a Decision Support Framework, and Integrating Stakeholder Perspectives: A Case Study of Persian Gulf
Vahabzadeh, S., Rezazadeh Salteh, Z., Hosseinian Far, A., Hamednia, M., Jafarzadeh Ghoushchi, S. & Pamucar, D., 11 Jul 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Maritime Policy & Management.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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HM Treasury and the economics of climate and nature (Inquiry) - Written Evidence TCN0012
Hosseinian Far, A., Wilson, A., Andrews, S., Priest, S., Georges, M., Daneshkhah, A. & McDonald, R., 18 Jun 2026, UK Parliament.Research output: Other contribution
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A Policy Blueprint For Scaling Plastic Alternatives in Global South Contexts
Laryea, E., Ameyaw, E., Hosseinian Far, A., Omoloso, O. & Uba, C. D., 9 Jun 2026, In: Discover Sustainability. 7, 27 p., 920.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Transitioning to a Circular Economy through Network Governance: The Case of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector
Muhammad Usman, A., Catulli, D. M., Hosseinian Far, A. & Nyajeka, P., 27 May 2026, (Accepted/In press) Industrial Marketing and Purchasing Group Conference 2026. Ancona, Italy: Industrial Marketing and Purchasing Group , p. 1 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Flooding and the Risk of PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Yakubu, S., Mousavi, S., Palade, V., Eden, J., Kabajulizi, J., Salari, N., Hosseinian Far, A., Al Ali, H. & Daneshkhah, A., 30 Apr 2026, In: Environmental Research. 17 p., 124063.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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